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Hato Paora College is a Catholic, Māori Boys' Boarding school located near Cheltenham, Feilding, New Zealand. It was founded in 1947 under the leadership of Marist Priest, Isaac J Gupwell. It is the largest Boys' Maori Boarding Secondary School in New Zealand.
Notable alumni
- Aroha Awarau, journalist, editor, playwright
- Morvin Edwards, former New Zealand Kiwi Rugby League Player,[5]
- Rangi Mātāmua, indigenous studies and Māori cultural astronomy academic; Professor of Mātauranga Māori; New Zealander of the Year 2023[6]
- Max Takuira Matthew Mariu SM (1952–2005), Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton (1988–2005), first Māori Catholic bishop.
- Shannon Paku, professional rugby union player
- Morvin Simon, composer and kapa haka expert
- Archie John Te Atawhai Taiaroa KNZM (3 January 1937 – 21 September 2010), Māori leader
- Otere Black, professional rugby union player
References
- ^ "A tour of the school". Archived from the original on 9 October 2007.
- ^ "Society of Mary – Marist Fathers and Brothers – New Zealand". Retrieved 28 September 2009.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. 29 November 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ^ "HPC-OBA = Official Website =". parorangi.maori.nz. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013.
- ^ Hato Paora old boy is New Zealander of the Year (Retrieved 4 April 2023)
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